On day three of Baselworld, the good folks at Omega presented TimeZone with this year's novelties. For 2013, the emphasis will again be Co-Axial movements.

Since 1957, the Speedmaster has been an iconic chronograph and this year, the collection is enhanced with two new models equipped with Omega's Co-Axial calibre 9300/9301: the Speedmaster in Black Ceramic "The Dark Side of the Moon" and the Speedmaster '57.

The Co-Axial calibre 8508 powering Omega's new Seamaster Aqua Terra 15'000 Gauss takes magnetic resistance to levels beyond those previously achieved, and it does so in a watch with a date window and a transparent sapphire caseback.

Omega is honoured to release a special edition of the Seamaster Planet Ocean in partnership with the GoodPlanet Foundation. Proceeds from its sale benefit an environmental project to preserve the mangroves and seagrasses in Southeast Asia and educating the local population about the conservation of these important natural resources.

Inspired by the very first Constellation launched in 1952, the new Omega Constellation Sedna features a pie-pan dial and is the first watch to be crafted in Omega's 18-carat Sedna gold. The development of new materials has always been an important part of Omega's R&D and the new 18K rose gold Sedna alloy is a blend of gold, copper and palladium.

Finally, Omega relaunched its Ladymatic in 2010 and continues to expand the ladies collection with beautiful new Co-Axial movement models, including a new two-tone Ladymatic. Omega provides TimeZone with an exclusive look at a unique high-jewellery Ladymatic.

Speedmaster Black Ceramic "Dark Side of the Moon"

This all-black, all-ceramic Speedmaster is sleek and sporty. The 44.25 mm brushed and polished ceramic case is crafted from a block of ceramic and is complemented by a black zirconium oxide ceramic dial with two blackened subdials. The bezel is ceramic, the crown is ceramic, the strap buckle is ceramic and even the pushers are ceramic. The black ceramic dial is fitted with 18K white gold applied indexes and 18K white gold hands. The central chronograph hand is rhodium plated and tipped in red. The two dots at 12 o'clock are treated with Super-LumiNova, as well as the hour, minute and chronograph hands.

The ceramic caseback is engraved with "DARK SIDE OF THE MOON" and the sapphire crystal display back reveals the Co-Axial calibre 9300, a 54-jewel self-winding column-wheel chronograph movement with a Si14 silicon balance spring. The watch is fitted with a black Cordura fabric strap.

The Speedmaster '57 houses the Co-Axial calibres 9300/9301, the first of Omega's Co-Axial calibres with a column-wheel chronograph function. The two subdials have a small seconds at 9 o'clock, and a 12-hour and 60-minute counter in the same subdial at 3 o'clock. It also has a central ￼￼￼￼chronograph seconds hand and a date window at 6 o'clock.

The Speedmaster '57 is created in a 41.50 mm case and is available in a choice of 18K red or yellow gold, lightweight titanium, two-tone 18K red gold and stainless steel or in classic stainless steel. Each model is fitted with either a matching bracelet or a stylish leather strap.

Speedmaster '57 in stainless steel with black dial

Speedmaster '57 in grade 5 titanium with white dial and blued hands

Speedmaster '57 in 18K yellow gold with white dial

Seamaster Aqua Terra >15'000 Gauss

Magnetism is the single highest cause of servicing complaints. In response, Omega has taken a practical approach to the issue and developed a timepiece that is resistant to magnetic fields greater than 1.5 tesla (15'000 gauss). This far exceeds the levels of magnetic resistance achieved by any previous watch movement and solves a problem that has challenged watchmakers for decades. To achieve this result, Omega doesn't rely upon a cage or inner case for the movement; rather, Omega uses non-ferrous materials in the movement itself.

As one of Omega's most popular collections, the Aqua Terra is the natural choice to introduce this new mechanical movement. The Seamaster Aqua Terra > 15'000 Gauss features a a 41.50 mm stainless steel case. The black lacquer dial is slightly yellowed, sun-brushed from the centre and decorated with vertical lines. ">15,000 GAUSS" is printed both on the dial and rotor.

Seamaster Aqua Terra >15'000 Gauss

Seamaster Bullhead

Launched in 1970, the Omega Seamaster "Bullhead" Ref. ST 146.011 is one of the rarest Omega chronographs and the only chronograph produced by Omega with this asymmetrical shield-shape case and dial configuration. The winding crown and chronograph pushers are located at 12 o'clock, and the inner decompression bezel is adjusted with the crown at 6 o'clock.

This year, the Bullhead is quietly relaunched. The new Bullhead houses a Co-Axial calibre 3113 and is available in three versions: a white dial, a black dial and an engine-turned silver dial. The asymmetrical case is slightly larger than the original and measures 43 mm x 43 mm.

The new Bullhead with white dial

Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M GoodPlanet

Omega and the GoodPlanet Foundation are working together to raise ocean conservation awareness. A portion of the proceeds from Omega's Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M GoodPlanet will benefit conservation and education efforts in Southeast Asia.

The Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M GoodPlanet features a 43.5 mm brushed and polished stainless steel case. The blue lacquered dial is fitted with applied indexes. The polished and facetted rhodium-plated hour and seconds hands and aluminium-fashioned GMT hand are coated with a white Super-LumiNova that emits a blue light. The rhodium-plated minute hand is also coated with Super-LumiNova, but the minute hand emits a green light, as does the dot on the diving bezel. There is also a date window at the 3 o'clock position.

The bidirectional blue bezel ring is enhanced by a lacquered orange GMT scale. The bright orange central GMT hand is ideal for the frequent traveller. The caseback is engraved with "GoodPlanet Foundation" and the sapphire crystal display back reveals the Co-Axial calibre 8605, a self-winding movement with a three-level Co-Axial escapement and Si14 silicon balance spring. This timepiece is available with a classic stainless steel bracelet, or a sporty blue rubber strap.

Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M GoodPlanet on a stainless steel bracelet

Calibre 8605 is an automatic movement with a three-level Co-Axial escapement and Si14 silicon balance spring

Omega Constellation Sedna (LE of 1952)

Omega's new 18K Sedna gold is a patented alloy that is intended to have an enduring rose gold hue. Inspired by the very first Constellation launched in 1952, the new Omega Constellation Sedna features a pie-pan dial and is the first watch to be crafted in Omega's 18-carat Sedna gold.

The watch houses the Omega Co-Axial calibre 8501 and is fitted on a brown leather strap. The Omega Constellation Sedna is produced in a limited edition of 1,952 pieces and is delivered in a beautiful wood presentation case.

High Jewellery Ladymatic

Omega provides TimeZone with this exclusive look at a high jewellery Ladymatic. The 34 mm rose gold case is diamond-paved, the white mother of pearl dial is set with diamond hour markers and the bracelet is set with diamonds and pearls. The gem-setting on the bracelet is superb.

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Photos: Paul Boutros

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